How phytochemicals cure my acne?
Acne is a common skin disorder caused due to imbalance of hormones, weak immune system, irregular menstrual cycles, spicy and processed foods, microbial activity etc. These factors induce the sebaceous glands to produce excessive sebum. The excessive sebum mixes with bacteria to make a plaque and clog the hair follicles. Sebaceous glands and hair follicles also become enlarged and inflamed. Phytochemicals work as: • Antioxidants • Antimicrobial agent • Anti-inflammatory agent • Immune system • Balance production of hormones • Open clogged hair follicles Antioxidants: Antioxidants remove toxins from your body produced during complex chemical reactions. Accumulation of toxins within the body destroys tissues and hampers normal growth. Thus, phytochemicals work as antioxidants and help cure acne. Antimicrobial agent: Propionibacteria infect the hair follicles and make them narrower restricting the sebum to be discharged. The infection may reach deep skin layers if it remains untreated. Ph
